Two Wrongs Do Not Make A Right!

If I have learned anything growing up it is that emotions play a role in almost every aspect of our lives. No matter how much we try to control it in a positive or negative manner emotions are always present in an argument. In an argument emotions should not be the most effective part of making a decision. An appeal to emotion as stated in Epstein ch.10 is, “ In an argument is just a premise that says, roughly, you should believe or do something because you feel a certain way.” When using emotion in arguments there are different angles to use depending on the argument trying to be made. Arguments can appeal to pity, fear, and spite.

Appeal to spite always catches my attention because it is the easiest to come by when talking to people. It is the most common way to win over someone by playing the guilt trip card. I know people do it to me all the time and 95% of the time it works because people do not want to disappoint others.